Blyth Spartans have announced the signing of central defender Joe Gorman from Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division side Biggleswade United – the club where Spanish football pundit Guillem Balagué is director of football.

Alun Armstrong has re-assured Blyth Spartans supporters that Daniel Maguire is staying put at Croft Park after the star striker’s decision to sign with Achieve Management caused rumours of his departure to escalate on social media.